2013 Aikido World Alliance ADULTS KYU AND DAN TEST REQUIREMENTS

7 KYU White Belt with Stripe

Time and Events Requirements Minimum 2 months and 20 hours of training Ki Tests and Exercises Seiza - Sitting Japanese style with legs folded underneath Koho Tento Undo - Rolling backward and forward from sitting, kneeling and standing positions Ushiro Ukemi, Rolling - Tumbling backward completely, from kneeling and standing positions Mae Ukemi, Rolling - Tumbling forward completely, from kneeling and standing positions Kokyudosa - Partner practice in seiza position; exercise to develop timing or breath power Taisabaki Toshu Empty-hand body movement against, Katatekosatori (cross hand) attack Technique Katatekosatori Kotegaeshi - Cross-hand wrist grab/ Wrist-turning throw, pin Katatori Ikkyo - Lapel grab/ First teaching and pin Katatekosatori Kokyunage - Cross-hand wrist grab/ Timing throw; controlling the head
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6 KYU Yellow Belt

Time and Events Requirements th Minimum 3 months and 30 hours of training after earning 7 Kyu Ki Tests and Exercises Ushiro Ukemi, Breakfall - Rolling backward with DOUBLE slap, and returning to standing position Mae Ukemi, Breakfall - Falling forward with slap, and returning to standing position Empty Hand Strikes Demonstration of basic strikes; shomenuchi, yokomenuchi & munetsuki Funakogi Undo - Rowing exercise Shomenuchi Ikkyo Undo - Raising and lowering the arms as if cutting with a sword Taisabaki Toshu Empty-hand body movement against, Katatori (shoulder grab) & Katatetori(same side hand)attacks. Technique Shomenuchi Kokyunage - Downward strike to the head/ Timing throw; controlling the head Katatetori Shihonage - Same side wrist grab/ Four directions throw Shomenuchi Iriminage - Downward strike to the head/ Entering throw Katatori Nikyo - Lapel grab/ Second teaching and pin

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5 KYU Yellow Belt with Stripe

Time and Events Requirements th Minimum 4 months and 40 hours of training after earning 6 Kyu. Ki Tests and Exercises Hanmi No Kamae - Half-body stance Zengo Undo - Raising and lowering arms as if cutting with a sword, with 180 degree pivoting motion Happo Undo - Raising and lowering arms with movement as if cutting in eight directions Tekubikosa Undo - Crossing the wrists exercise; high and low variations required Kamae with Bokken - Demonstration of five basic sword stances Bokken and Jo Suburi - Demonstration of basic strikes with sword and staff Technique Shomenuchi Kotegaeshi - Downward strike to the head/ Wrist turning throw and pin Shomenuchi Ikkyo - Downward strike to the head/ First teaching and pin Katatetori Sankyo - Same side wrist grab/ Third teaching; both nage waza (throwing) and katame waza (pinning) variations required Yokomenuchi Sokumen Iriminage - Strike to the side of the head/ Side of the face, Entering throw (technique performed in the manner of Sayu Undo) Munetsuki Kotegaeshi - Thrusting strike to the chest / Wrist turning throw and pin Katatetori Kaitenage - Same side wrist grab/ Rotary throw. Tenkan variation required

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2013 Aikido World Alliance ADULTS KYU AND DAN TEST REQUIREMENTS
4 KYU Blue Belt
Time and Events Requirements th Minimum 5 months and 50 hours of training since earning 5 Kyu Ki Tests and Exercises Sayu Choyaku Undo - Left and right exercise; with stepping movement Udefuri Choyaku Undo - Swinging the arms exercise with stepping and turning motion Ushirotori Undo - Grasped from behind exercise Ushirotekubitori Undo - Wrists grasped from behind exercise Shikko - Walking and turning on ones knees Taisabaki Toshu - Empty-hand body movement against Shomenuchi, Yokomenuchi and Munetsuki attacks. Technique Yokomenuchi Shihonage - Strike to the side of the head/ Four directions throw Ushirotekubitori Kokyunage - Wrists grasped from behind/ Timing throw; variation in the manner of Ushirotekubitori Undo required Ushirotekubitori Kotegaeshi - Wrists grasped from behind/ Wrist turning throw and pin Katatori Yonkyo - Lapel grab/ Fourth teaching and pin Ryotetori Tenchinage - Grasping both wrists/ Heaven and Earth throw Ryotetori Kokyunage - Grasping both wrists/ Timing throw; pivot throw variations required Jo Kagrame #1 & 2 First & second mirrored movement with staff
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3 KYU Blue Belt with Stripe

Time and Events Requirements th Minimum 6 months and 60 hours of training since earning 4 Kyu Ki Tests and Exercises Yoko Ukemi - Side fall exercise, from squatting and standing position, from tumbling forward, and while hand is grasped by a partner Tenkan Undo - Spinning change exercise; turning body movement (direct pivot and step-with-pivot variations required) Technique Ushirohijitori Kotegaeshi - Grasping elbows from behind/ Wrist-turning throw and pin Munetsuki Kokyunage - Thrusting strike to the chest / Timing throw; pivot-throw variation required Katatori Gokyo - Lapel grab/ Fifth teaching and pin Ushirotori Kokyunage - Grasping from behind (bearhug)/ Timing throw; executed in the manner of Ushirotori Undo Ryotetori Kaitenage - Grasping both wrists/ Rotary throw Katateryotetori Nikyo - Grasping a forearm with both hands/ Second teaching and pin Suwariwaza (the following techniques performed from seated (seiza) position): o Shomenuchi Kokyunage o Shomenuchi Ikkyo o Katatori Nikyo Bokken Kata I - First sword form; 13 movements (Happo Giri; cutting in eight directions) Jo Kagrame #3 Third mirrored movement with staff Jiyu Waza - Free technique; defense against grasping attack, no pinning techniques. Katatetori, katateryotetori, katatori, ryokatatori or ushirotekubitori, based on test committees request

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2013 Aikido World Alliance ADULTS KYU AND DAN TEST REQUIREMENTS
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KYU Brown Belt

Time and Events Requirements rd Minimum 8 months and 80 hours of training since earning 3 Kyu rd Prior attendance at 1 AWA seminar since earning 3 kyu** Prior attendance at 1 AWA camp OR Kangeiko OR Shochugeiko** **(minimum 6 hours attendance at each event) Ki Tests and Exercises Agura no Shisei - Sitting cross legged Agaranai Karada - Unliftable body Kokyuho - Demonstration of breath training Technique Ryokatatori Kokyunage - Grasping both lapels/ Timing throw; pivot-throw variations required Ushirokatatori Kokyunage - Grasping both shoulders from behind/ Timing throw; variation with bowing movement required Katateryotetori Kokyunage - Grasping a forearm with both hands/ Timing throw Ryokatatori Kotegaeshi - Grasping both lapels / Wrist-turning throw, pin Katatori Menuchi Iriminage - Lapel grab with shomenuchi or yokomenuchi to head/ Entering throw Hanmi Hantachi Waza (the following techniques performed from a seated (seiza) position against a standing attacker: o Katatetori Shihonage o Katatetori Sankyo o Munetsuki Kotegaeshi Ryotetori Koshinage - Grasping both wrists/ Hip throw Maegeri Kokyunage - Front snapping kick/ Timing throw Jiyu Waza - Free technique; defense against a striking attack, no pinning techniques. Shomenuchi, yokomenuchi or munestuki, based on test committees request. Jo Kagrame #4 Fourth mirrored movement with staff Jo Kata I - First staff form; 22 movements
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1 KYU Brown Belt with Stripe

Time and Events Requirements nd Minimum 10 months and 100 hours of training since earning 2 Kyu nd Prior attendance at 1 AWA Camp OR Shochugeiko OR Kangeiko since earning 2 Kyu** nd Prior attendance at 1 Yudansha kai since earning 2 Kyu** **(minimum 10 hours attendance at each event) st 1 kyu test video taped and sent to Sato sensei for pre shodan test review Ki Tests and Exercises Tai Sabaki with Bokken - Body movement and striking with the sword against an opponent, against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi, sliding munetsuki, and stepping munetsuki attacks Technique Ushirotekubitori Jujinage - Grasp both wrists from behind/ entwining the arms in the shape of the Japanese number 10 (a cross) and throwing Yokomenuchi Sudori - Strike to the side of the head/ Disappearing throw Katateryotetori Kotegaeshi - Grasping a forearm with both hands/ Wrist turning throw and pin Munetsuki Sumiotoshi - Thrusting attack to the chest/ Corner drop throw, both irimi & tenkan Katatori Ganmenuchi Ikkyo - Lapel grab with straight punch to face/ First teaching and pin Tantodori Seizing the knife, unarmed defense against knife attacks; minimum 3 techniques each against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi, and munetsuki attacks required Jo Kagrame #5 Fifth mirrored movement with staff Bokken Kata II - Second sword form; 13 movements Randori - Seizing chaos; defense against multiple attackers (3)

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2013 Aikido World Alliance ADULTS KYU AND DAN TEST REQUIREMENTS
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Shodan Black Belt, 1 Degree Time and Events Requirements st Minimum 12 months and 120 hours of training since earning 1 Kyu st Attendance at 1 Yudansha kai OR Instructor seminar since earning 1 kyu** st Attendance at 1 AWA seminar since earning 1 kyu** **(minimum 10 hours attendance at Yudansha kai, minimum 6 hours attendance at AWA seminar)
Two written essays required: What is your understanding of what is Aikido ? What is your understanding of what is Shugyo? Technique Munetsuki - Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Yokomenuchi - Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Ushirotekubitori - Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Ryotetori - Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Hanmi Hantachi - Free technique, no pinning Bokken Dori - Seizing the wooden sword: unarmed defense against sword attack; minimum 3 techniques each against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi, and munetsuki attacks required Jo Kata II - Second staff form; 22 movements Randori - Defense against multiple attackers (4)

1. These requirements are a MINIMUM standard for the purposes of promotion testing; this is not a comprehensive listing of all the applications of technique with which you must be familiar. 2. Many techniques have irimi/omote (front) and tenkan/ura (rear) variations, which you must demonstrate. 3. Many techniques have applications against both static and dynamic attacks, which you must know. 4. In certain cases a particular variation of a technique is required and is noted above; you are encouraged, however, to demonstrate additional variations. 5. All tests are CUMULATIVE; you must be prepared to demonstrate exercises and techniques from all ranks prior to the one for which you are actually testing. 6. Requirements for attendance at AWA Aikido Seminar, Camps and AWA events when required need to be fulfilled OR will delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status, specifically dan testing. 7. While attendance requirements may appear demanding it is for the best interest of the student to be seen, taught and mentored by Sato sensei & the Technical Committee to help insure each student succeeds in passing their dan test examination. 8. Dojo cho MUST be present for a student to test, the dojo cho will also be part of that test committee, either in observation capacity or actual voting capacity if sandan or above in rank. 9. All test candidates must complete the following prior to testing: Examination application form must be completed legibly and submitted to your instructor Examination fee must be paid 10. All Dan testing will be conducted by Sato Sensei and either the AWA national test committee or an approved test committee. 11. NO application for promotion testing will be accepted by the test committee without the knowledge and consent of the candidates instructor. 12. Minimum age for shodan is 16 years, yondan 22 years. 13. ALL dan rank testing must be confirmed with Sato and dojo cho before making application. 14. ALL dan applications MUST BE submitted two months prior to test date in typed format. Past due date submission of application or handwritten applications will be returned, which may delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status.

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2013 Aikido World Alliance ADULTS KYU AND DAN TEST REQUIREMENTS
Nidan - Black Belt, 2
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Degree

Time and Events Requirements Minimum 24 months and100 hours of training since earning Shodan Attendance at 2 AWA Camp OR Kangeiko OR Shochugeiko since earning Shodan** Attendance at 2 Yudansha kai OR Instructor seminars since earning Shodan** **(minimum 10 hours attendance at EACH Yudansha kai, minimum 6hours attendance at EACH AWA event)
A written essay required: Aikido History and your feelings about the Future of Aikido Technique Test Committee Request Free demonstration from Shodan requirements; minimum five arts Katatori Ganmenuchi - Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Shomenuchi- Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Hanmi Hantachi - Free technique against two attackers, no pinning Jo Dori - Seizing the staff: unarmed defense against staff attack; minimum 3 techniques each against shomenuchi, yokomenuchi, and munetsuki attacks required Jo Awase- Blending movement with the staff Randori - Defense against multiple attackers (5)

1. These requirements are a MINIMUM standard for the purposes of promotion testing; this is not a comprehensive listing of all the applications of technique with which you must be familiar. 2. Many techniques have irimi/omote (front) and tenkan/ura (rear) variations, which you must demonstrate. 3. Many techniques have applications against both static and dynamic attacks, which you must know. 4. In certain cases a particular variation of a technique is required and is noted above; you are encouraged, however, to demonstrate additional variations. 5. All tests are CUMULATIVE; you must be prepared to demonstrate exercises and techniques from all ranks prior to the one for which you are actually testing. 6. Requirements for attendance at AWA Aikido Seminar, Camps and AWA events when required need to be fulfilled OR will delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status, specifically dan testing. 7. While attendance requirements may appear demanding it is for the best interest of the student to be seen, taught and mentored by Sato sensei & the Technical Committee to help insure each student succeeds in passing their dan test examination. 8. Dojo cho MUST be present for a student to test, the dojo cho will also be part of that test committee, either in observation capacity or actual voting capacity if sandan or above in rank. 9. All test candidates must complete the following prior to testing: Examination application form must be completed legibly and submitted to your instructor Examination fee must be paid 10. All Dan testing will be conducted by Sato Sensei and either the AWA national test committee or an approved test committee. 11. NO application for promotion testing will be accepted by the test committee without the knowledge and consent of the candidates instructor. 12. Minimum age for shodan is 16 years, yondan 22 years. 13. ALL dan rank testing must be confirmed with Sato and dojo cho before making application. 14. ALL dan applications MUST BE submitted two months prior to test date in typed format. Past due date submission of application or handwritten applications will be returned, which may delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status.

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2013 Aikido World Alliance ADULTS KYU AND DAN TEST REQUIREMENTS
Sandan Black Belt, 3 Degree Time and Events Requirements Minimum 36 months and 125 hours as Assistant Instructor since earning Nidan Attendance at 3 Yudansha kai OR Instructor seminars since earning Nidan** Attendance at 3 AWA Seminars since earning Nidan** **(minimum 10 hours attendance at EACH Yudansha kai, minimum 6 hours attendance at EACH AWA seminar)
One written essay required: How has Aikido become part of your philosophy? Technique Test Committee Request - Free demonstration from Shodan requirements, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Katatekosatori Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Jo Nage - Throwing with the staff; free demonstration Kumijo - Staff versus staff forms (5) Kumitachi - Sword versus sword forms (6) Randori - Defense against multiple attackers (6)
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1. These requirements are a MINIMUM standard for the purposes of promotion testing; this is not a comprehensive listing of all the applications of technique with which you must be familiar. 2. Many techniques have irimi/omote (front) and tenkan/ura (rear) variations, which you must demonstrate. 3. Many techniques have applications against both static and dynamic attacks, which you must know. 4. In certain cases a particular variation of a technique is required and is noted above; you are encouraged, however, to demonstrate additional variations. 5. All tests are CUMULATIVE; you must be prepared to demonstrate exercises and techniques from all ranks prior to the one for which you are actually testing. 6. Requirements for attendance at AWA Aikido Seminar, Camps and AWA events when required need to be fulfilled OR will delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status, specifically dan testing. 7. While attendance requirements may appear demanding it is for the best interest of the student to be seen, taught and mentored by Sato sensei & the Technical Committee to help insure each student succeeds in passing their dan test examination. 8. Dojo cho MUST be present for a student to test, the dojo cho will also be part of that test committee, either in observation capacity or actual voting capacity if sandan or above in rank. 9. All test candidates must complete the following prior to testing: Examination application form must be completed legibly and submitted to your instructor Examination fee must be paid 10. All Dan testing will be conducted by Sato Sensei and either the AWA national test committee or an approved test committee. 11. NO application for promotion testing will be accepted by the test committee without the knowledge and consent of the candidates instructor. 12. Minimum age for shodan is 16 years, yondan 22 years. 13. ALL dan rank testing must be confirmed with Sato and dojo cho before making application. 14. ALL dan applications MUST BE submitted two months prior to test date in typed format. Past due date submission of application or handwritten applications will be returned, which may delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status.

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2013 Aikido World Alliance ADULTS KYU AND DAN TEST REQUIREMENTS
Yondan Black Belt, 4 Degree Time and Events Requirements Minimum 48 months and 300 hours as Assistant Instructor since earning Sandan Attendance at 4 AWA seminars OR camps since earning Sandan** Attendance at 4 Yudansha kai OR Instructor seminars since earning Sandan** (minimum attendance: 10 hours at EACH camp OR 6 hours at EACH seminar)
One written essay required: The application of Aikido in your daily life Interview & Approval of Sato Sensei required Technique Ushirotekubidori Kubeshime Free demonstration, nage waza & katame waza; minimum five arts Kihon Waza - Basic technique, free demonstration; nage waza & katame waza Henka Waza - Changing technique, free demonstration; nage waza & katame waza Oyo Waza - Applied or advanced technique, free demonstration; katatedori ikkyo, katatedori sankyo, shomenuchi ikkyo, shomenuchi iriminage, munetsuki kotegaeshi, katadori ikkyo, yokomenuchi shihonage, yokomenuchi kaitenage Kumi Jo/Ken - Staff versus sword forms (5) Possible additional test committee requests
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1. These requirements are a MINIMUM standard for the purposes of promotion testing; this is not a comprehensive listing of all the applications of technique with which you must be familiar. 2. Many techniques have irimi/omote (front) and tenkan/ura (rear) variations, which you must demonstrate. 3. Many techniques have applications against both static and dynamic attacks, which you must know. 4. In certain cases a particular variation of a technique is required and is noted above; you are encouraged, however, to demonstrate additional variations. 5. All tests are CUMULATIVE; you must be prepared to demonstrate exercises and techniques from all ranks prior to the one for which you are actually testing. 6. Requirements for attendance at AWA Aikido Seminar, Camps and AWA events when required need to be fulfilled OR will delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status, specifically dan testing. 7. While attendance requirements may appear demanding it is for the best interest of the student to be seen, taught and mentored by Sato sensei & the Technical Committee to help insure each student succeeds in passing their dan test examination. 8. Dojo cho MUST be present for a student to test, the dojo cho will also be part of that test committee, either in observation capacity or actual voting capacity if sandan or above in rank. 9. All test candidates must complete the following prior to testing: Examination application form must be completed legibly and submitted to your instructor Examination fee must be paid 10. All Dan testing will be conducted by Sato Sensei and either the AWA national test committee or an approved test committee. 11. NO application for promotion testing will be accepted by the test committee without the knowledge and consent of the candidates instructor. 12. Minimum age for shodan is 16 years, yondan 22 years. 13. ALL dan rank testing must be confirmed with Sato and dojo cho before making application. 14. ALL dan applications MUST BE submitted two months prior to test date in typed format. Past due date submission of application or handwritten applications will be returned, which may delay your opportunity to test for requested rank status.

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DOJO SERVICE REQUIREMENT The vision of Aikido created by OSensei encompassed more that the use of technique for purposes of self-defense. Aikido training can also be a vehicle for personal growth. Diligent practice helps us discover our own energetic center, our foundation. Finding our center allows us to connect with our ukes on the mat, with others off the mat, and with our larger community. With that ideal in mind, and consistent with our mission as a non-profit organization, service to our dojo community is appropriate. Adult students will need to satisfy the following Service Requirement in order to be eligible for rank advancement: Requirement to Test for Next Rank 1 hour per month 1 hour per month 1 hour per month 2 hours per month 2 hours per month 2 hours per month

Current Rank 5th kyu 4th kyu 3rd kyu 2nd kyu 1st kyu Shodan and above

How to Satisfy the Service Requirement 1. Help on the mat during kids classes. (a) Kids classes are held from 6:00--7:00pm on Monday through Thursday. Advanced Kids Class is held on Saturday mornings at 9:00am. You will help the instructor manage the class and perhaps demonstrate technique. Our current lineup of instructors includes Bob Hodge Sensei, Simone Maranto Sensei, Derek Duval Sensei and Robin Johnson Sensei. Our ASAP kids program is taught by Simone Maranto Sensei from 4:00-6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Duties would be the same as above.

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Administrative Help. (a) (b) Input student data in our database. Make photocopies and brochures.

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Front desk phone answering, greeting visitors, taking payments. Putting up and taking down the new Roswell Budokan banner in front of Wells Fargo on weekends.

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Aikido Demonstrations and Programs. (a) (b) If asked, participate in demos at schools and community events. Attend demos to help with mats, set up tables and marketing materials, discuss aikido with visitors, etc.

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Seminar Organization. (a) Assume responsibility for transportation of guests, planning and execution of training table and group dinners, washing of visitor uniforms, taking out the trash, clean-up, etc.

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Dojo Maintenance. (a) Activities beyond the usual required Dojo Clean-Up days. For example, clearing out underbrush in yard, laying down pine straw, etc.

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Publicize Dojo Events and Programs. (a) Distribute flyers and brochures for ASAP, Summer Camp, Womens SelfDefense, BudokanFest, etc. Active participation in using social media tools to publicize Roswell Budokan.

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Other Activities: We are open to your suggestions for community service projects.

Thank you for your help in making Kyushinkan Dojo (Roswell Budokan) a unique place to train.

Michael D. Goodman Dojo Cho